Journal profile · Pediatrics
Paediatria Croatica
ISSN 1330-1403 · eISSN 1846-405X · Children's Hospital Zagreb · CROATIA · Quarterly · Founded 1993
Paediatria Croatica: fully open access; review 6–12 weeks (community reports); community-reported acceptance: easy; 93 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Paediatria Croatica is published by Children's Hospital Zagreb. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies, Genomics and Rare Diseases and Urological Disorders and Treatments, together about 23.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Paediatria Croatica is a quarterly medical journal publishing original research, case reports and review articles within the field of pediatrics. Operating under an open-access model and indexed in Scopus and Embase, the journal aims to cater to a wide audience of healthcare professionals engaged in pediatric care, encompassing both developmental and illness perspectives. The journal maintains a commitment to accessibility, striving to ensure that its content is readily available to practitioners worldwide. Through its open-access policy, Paediatria Croatica fosters collaboration and facilitates the exchange of ideas among professionals, contributing to the advancement of pediatric medicine. Journal accepts manuscripts written in both Croatian or English and promotes local and global pediatric professionals. Each submission undergoes thorough peer review by experts in the field to ensure scientific accuracy, reliability, and adherence to high standards of research integrity. This dedication to quality control enhances the credibility of the journal and ensures that published findings are robust and trustworthy. Paediatria Croatica covers a diverse range of topics relevant to pediatric practice, including neonatal care, childhood illnesses, developmental disorders, and adolescent health. By addressing both the physiological and psychosocial aspects of child health, the journal provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in pediatric care. Open Access Policy Paediatria Croatica is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that our published research is freely available to readers worldwide without any barriers such as subscription fees or paywalls. We believe that open access facilitates the dissemination of knowledge and promotes collaboration within the scientific community. Our open access policy encourages widespread sharing and usage of the research published in Paediatria Croatica, maximizing its impact and reach. By making our content freely accessible, we aim to facilitate advancements in pediatric medicine and improve healthcare outcomes for children globally. We are committed to providing equitable access to our published research, ensuring that healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public can benefit from the knowledge generated through our journal. Focus and Scope Our scope encompasses all aspects of pediatric medicine, including but not limited to: Neonatal care: Studies focusi
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Pediatrics
Editor-in-chief Merima ČolićPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology StudiesMedicine9%
- Genomics and Rare DiseasesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.2%
- Urological Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine6.9%
- Metabolism and Genetic DisordersBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6%
- Epilepsy research and treatmentMedicine5.5%
- Asthma and respiratory diseasesMedicine5.3%
- Child and Adolescent HealthHealth Professions4.4%
- Infant Development and Preterm CareMedicine4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health | Q4 | 328/351 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbasePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.03LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7LetPub ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.03OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year
- 97LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,814 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 227 | 227 | 26 |
| 2025 | 93 | 93 | 58 |
| 2024 | 48 | 48 | 38 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 37 |
| 2021 | 49 | 49 | 43 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted4
- case reportCase ReportLength not stated
- clinical practice guidelinesClinical practice guidelinesLength not stated
- original scientific paperOriginal Scientific PaperLength not stated
- reviewReviewLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use Responsible AI Use
Responsible AI Use Model summary
2026-03-01 This policy outlines the Journal’s position on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manuscript preparation and peer review. It aims to safeguard confidentiality, scientific integrity, and transparency while allowing limited, appropriate use of AI for language support and technical checks. Read More Read more about Responsible AI Use
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0 license. Model summary
Authors publishing in Paediatria Croatica retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish and distribute their articles under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY). This license allows others to freely distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as proper attribution is given to the original authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open Access Statement Model summary
Paediatria Croatica is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that our published research is freely available to readers worldwide without any barriers such as subscription fees or paywalls. We believe that open access facilitates the dissemination of knowledge and promotes collaboration within the scientific community.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Four checks before submitting to Paediatria Croatica
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies, Genomics and Rare Diseases.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4Expected review time6–12 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Children's Hospital Zagreb
- Country or region
- CROATIA
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1993
- ISSN
- 1330-1403
- Electronic ISSN
- 1846-405X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 70, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Paediatria Croatica
How long does peer review take at Paediatria Croatica?
Authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Paediatria Croatica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Paediatria Croatica is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists Embase; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Paediatria Croatica open access, and what is the APC?
Paediatria Croatica is a fully open-access journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .